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Road reopened after two vehicle crash

The crash happened on the A340 near the Englefield estate (Image: Google Maps)

08:48

M4 update

Traffic is easing, earlier broken down vehicle on M4 Eastbound between Junction 11 for Reading and Junction 10 for Wokingham / Bracknell.The cameras were showing lane three (of three) as blocked until around 07:20 but the car has now driven off.

08:35

Firefighters free man from lift

At around 9pm yesterday, firefighters were called to reports of a man being trapped in a lift at flats in Market Place, Reading.

A fire engine

The rescue crews isolated the electrics in the lift and slowly winched the lift down to the ground floor.

They then used specialists keys to free the man.

Watch Manager Phil Clark of Caversham Road fire station said the adult male in his thirties “was not in distress” as a result of the incident.

A crew from Caversham Road fire station attended the incident, along with back up from the crew based in Wokingham Road.

Derelict pub due a demolition

Slow traffic heading into Reading centre

Traffic congestion on the A329 Oxford Road inbound from Tilehurst and Norcot to the centre of Reading. Travel time is eight minutes.

Oxford Road, Reading (Image: Google Maps)

06:45

Good morning

It’s got a bit more milder out there today. Commuters are waking up to a foggy morning, which will become a cloudy day later on. Currently, temperatures are sitting at a warmer 8°C, with highs of 11-12°C coming in at midday. And don’t miss the latest Met Office forecast later in the morning!